The person should have been deceased for 15 years or have passed centenary of their birth or the event, whichever is earlier;
Be considered eminent by a majority of the members of their own profession or calling;
Have made an important positive contribution to human welfare or given outstanding service;
Promoted the borough in a positive manner through their work or other activities;
Brought Dudley to positive national attention through the event being nominated;
Be recognisable to the well informed passer by;
Deserve recognition throughout the borough;
Have lived or worked in Dudley for a significant period of time;
A local history society or other recognised representative body should support the nomination.
A succesful applicant must
Be able to confirm criteria 1 above
Provide sufficient detail to inform either 2, 3, 4 or 5 above
Demonstrate the positive recognition of the person or event either 6,7,8 or 9 above
